Climate Change News
Amid Climate Uncertainty, the Imperative for Sustainable Travel Grows
As climate change intensifies, sustainable travel emerges as a critical strategy in addressing the crisis. With the travel and tourism industry contributing 8% of global carbon emissions, travelers have an undeniable opportunity to influence the future of our planet by fostering community consciousness, ecological conservation, and economic resilience. “Hurricanes, wildfires, and droughts are ravaging the globe and the urgency for collective action on climate change has never been greater,” emphasizes Joy Martinello, founder of Wild Nectar Immersive Travel Collection.
Qantas & Great Barrier Reef Foundation Collaborate to Restore Coral Reefs and Combat Climate Change
Qantas partners with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation to launch a new fund aimed at accelerating the restoration of Australia’s reef systems, including the deployment of world-first coral restoration technology. With a $10 million investment over 10 years, Qantas aims to support scientists, Traditional Owners, and local tourism operators in restoring corals across the Great Barrier Reef and other iconic Australian coral reefs
Accor awarded ‘A’ rating by CDP for its environmental leadership and actions on climate change
For the first time, Accor joins the ‘A-list’ of global environmental non-profit CDP, as part of the leading companies regarding transparency, management of environment risks and demonstrating the rigor and ambition with which the climate issue is addressed in the company’s business model.
Europe’s Heat Wave Prompts Italy’s “Extreme” Health Alert
The European Space Agency’s climate experts have predicted that Sicily and Sardinia might possibly see the warmest temperatures ever documented in Europe, with highs of 48 degrees Celsius. Similarly, temperatures in Rome might reach 44 degrees Celsius.
CLIMATE PROTECTION IS A HUMAN RIGHT
Climate protection and human rights are closely linked. In the Studiosus interview at ITB Berlin 2023 experts outlined their various perspectives and positions
CLIMATE EMERGENCY: HOW DO DESTINATIONS BECOME MORE RESISTANT?
Crises caused by climate change are becoming more frequent, with a direct and severe impact on destinations. Are there ways that could help to make destination areas more resistant?
KLM Appoints Zita Schellekens as SVP of Sustainability & Strategy
KLM has appointed Zita Schellekens as Senior Vice President (SVP) for Sustainability & Strategy, effective 1 March 2023.
Finavia Aims for Net-Zero Carbon Emissions at All Airports by 2025
The airport company Finavia has published its new responsibility programme. The main objective of the “Towards sustainable air travel” programme is to reduce the carbon emissions of airports to net zero by the end of 2025.
IATA and Travalyst team up to help consumers calculate their carbon footprint
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Travalyst, have joined forces with the aim of providing consumers with a consistent, accurate and widely available calculation of their carbon footprint from air travel.
Zurich Airport achieves fourth Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) level
Flughafen Zürich AG has taken another step forwards in terms of climate protection, reaching the fourth Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) level. This puts Zurich Airport among the top 10 % of airports worldwide that have received accreditation for their efforts to tackle climate change.
Luxury Travel Company Makes a Radical Commitment to Reduce Its Climate Impact
As COP27 got under way in Egypt and World Travel Market ran in London, travel company Brown + Hudson announced that it will cap the number of travelers it sends to any destination at just 50 people per year.
Etihad Airways and SATAVIA collaborate
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, is implementing contrail prevention on a special NetZero flight during the COP27 event as part of its continuing partnership with SATAVIA.